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The Deadly Tower

The Deadly Tower (1975)

PG
10/18/1975 (US)
01h 40m

Overview

The real-life story of Charles Whitman's deadly shooting spree at the University of Texas is retold. In August 1966, after killing his wife and mother, Whitman climbed to the top of the school's tower and opened fire on passers-by, killing 13 and wounding many others.

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Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Charles Whitman

Richard Yniguez

Richard Yniguez

Ramiro Martinez

Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty

Allan Crum

Clifton James

Clifton James

Capt. Fred Ambrose

John Forsythe

John Forsythe

Lt. Elwood Forbes

Gilbert Roland

Gilbert Roland

Narrator (voice)

Paul Carr

Paul Carr

C.T. Foss

Alan Vint

Alan Vint

Tim Davis

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